Dion Phaneuf News

The Kings have bought out the contract of Dion Phaneuf.

Phaneuf had two years left on his seven-year contract that carries a $7.0M cap-hit. Phaneuf was acquired from the Senators in the middle of the 2018 season and registered just four goals and 12 assists (16 points) in 93 games with the Kings.

Phaneuf (upper-body) is being sent back to Los Angeles.

Phaneuf suffered an upper-body injury in Buffalo on Tuesday and was returned to Los Angeles to be re-evaluated. His immediate departure from the Kings road-trip suggests that this is likely more than a day-to-day issue, which is why they recalled Daniel Brickley.

Phaneuf (illness) will be in the Kings lineup on Thursday.

Phaneuf has been cleared and is eligible to play in Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Phaneuf was originally expected to be scratched tonight due to immigration issues, but it appears that's been resolved. If he does in fact slot into the lineup tonight, he will most likely take Kevin Gravel's spot on the Kings' second pair alongside Alec Martinez.

The Kings have acquired Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson from the Senators for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore.

Phaneuf (personal) will be back in the Senators lineup on Wednesday.

Phaneuf missed the last two games to be with his wife for their birth of their daughter. After a few days off over the Christmas break, Phaneuf is ready to get back in the lineup tonight in Boston. Phaneuf has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 32 games this season.

Phaneuf (personal) left the team and is questionable for Thursday.

Senators head coach Guy Boucher said Phaneuf is away from the team and may or may not play on Thursday. Andreas Englund was recalled from Belleville (AHL) this morning which suggests that Phaneuf won't be available, but monitor the defenseman's status leading up to puck-drop.

Phaneuf will miss the rest of the regular season with a broken foot.

Phaneuf suffered a broken foot last Tuesday vs. the Capitals and will miss the rest of the regular season. Phaneuf had eight points (1G / 7A) in 20 games with the Senators and 32 points (4G / 28A) in 71 games between Ottawa and Toronto.

Phaneuf (lower-body) will not play Saturday.

Phaneuf will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Tuesday. The Senators have not provided many details on Phaneuf’s injury, so there is no word on how many games he is expected to miss.

Phaneuf (lower-body) will not play on Wednesday.

Phaneuf was hit hard by Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik in the second period, but finished the period and did not come out for the third. Phaneuf will miss tonight’s game and there is no timetable for his return. With Phaneuf out, the Senators have recalled Fredrik Claesson from Binghamton (AHL).

The Maple Leafs were able to ship out Phaneuf and his massive contract without having to retain any salary. Phaneuf will make his Senators debut on Wednesday in Detroit, where he will be paired with Cody Ceci. Phaneuf has collected three goals, 21 assists (24 points) and 116 shots in 51 games with the Maple Leafs. He will be playing second fiddle to Erik Karlsson in Ottawa, but an improved offence could help his fantasy value in the long-run.

Phaneuf (hand) will return to the Leafs lineup on Thursday.

Phaneuf has been out with a hand injury since January 21st, but he is finally ready to get back into the lineup on Thursday. He suffered a setback along the way, which prolonged his recovery, but with the Leafs well out of the playoff race, there was no need to rush their captain back into the lineup. He has two goals and 20 assists (22 points) in 48 games this season.

Phaneuf (hand) practiced on Monday; expected to return this week.

Phaneuf was a full participant in Monday’s practice and he is hopeful that he will be able to play on Thursday. He will likely continue to test his hand leading up to Thursday and make a decision after Thursday’s morning skate.